Overdose death rates among women aged 30 to 64 years rose by 260% between 1999 and 2017.
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Doctor-Turned-Sober Home Owner Describes Descent Into Addiction
The former small town West Virginia doctor described how his own addiction and poor prescribing habits changed his life forever.
Virginia Eases Suboxone-Prescribing Restrictions
The policy change will increase access to the medication and reduce delays in treatment.
Link Between Suicide And Opioid Use Examined
Researchers hope that the results of a new study will help them better identify those at risk for suicide. A three-year, $1.4 million study will examine the connection between opioid use and death by suicide, in hopes of more effectively identifying high-risk patients. “We know that opioid use, opioid overdose and suicide are related, but… Continue reading Link Between Suicide And Opioid Use Examined
Tougher Laws, Stricter Prescription Limits For Opioids In Tennessee
The state’s TN Together opioid plan is a multi-faceted initiative with three areas of focus: prevention, treatment, and law enforcement. In Tennessee, Governor Bill Haslam has put together a new plan to fight the opioid epidemic, called TN Together. New laws just passed in Tennessee include policies from Governor Haslam’s plan, intended to both decrease… Continue reading Tougher Laws, Stricter Prescription Limits For Opioids In Tennessee